Canadian History Ehx

Today, I am looking at the history of Grande Prairie, a large community in northern Alberta. Dinosaurs, visits by The Queen, a stunning bridge and many historical buildings to check out in this northern city.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadae...

Today, I look at the history of Pincher Creek, Alberta. From two huge living history villages, to a legendary lost gold mine, to Kootenai Brown himself, this town has a great history to explore.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter...

Today, I speak with author and filmmaker Ryan Barnett about his book The Raftsmen, which follows four Canadian men who sailed a raft across the Atlantic Ocean during the 1950s. Find it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Raftsmen-Ryan-Barnett/dp/1770859780 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/crai...

She was called America's Sweetheart, but Mary Pickford always considered herself to be a Canadian. During the height of the silent film era, only Charlie Chaplin exceeded her worldwide fame. While she would become a recluse later in life, her career set the stage for countless who followed. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate:...

Located in northern BC, Prince George started as a fur trade fort, became four settlements that finally merged into one. The home of Mr. PG, two excellent museums and even a few visits from the Royal Family, it has a great history to explore. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Cl...

Today, I speak with Harrison Houde, the producer and director of Stories of Kindness, an interview series that focuses on spreadking kindness, connection and storytelling through children. Learn more here: https://storiesofkindness.ca/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastad...

Considered the greatest land geographer who ever lived, and my favourite Canadian historical figure, David Thompson started life on a bad note, and ended it on a sad note, but in between he mapped 1/5th of North America. This is his story. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click...

Today, I'm looking at Swift Current, SK. A place where you can find wagon ruts dating to the 1800s, a 6,000-year-old Indigenous burial site, a beautiful century old theatre and even some petroglyphs dating back 1,500 years. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail:...

Today, I look at the history of Spiritwood, SK. It is a place that has seen two devastating fires, a legendary arm-wrestling club and even a piece of a Russian satellite crashing into a farmer's field, plus much more! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig...

South of Winnipeg, you will find the community of Steinbach. Home to the Mennonite Heritage Village, you will also find a beautiful windmill, the first Ford dealership in Western Canada and a piece of the Berlin Wall. Steinbach has also seen the Queen, several prime ministers and Governor General visit.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-histor...

On Aug. 4, 1701, 39 Indigenous Nations signed a treaty with New France in Montreal to end a century of conflict called The Beaver Wars. From that day, the treaty would have a long impact on our history, all the way to today. Today, I look at the Great Peace of Montreal. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/crai...

Today, I'm looking at the history of Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. From the Great Wall of Saskatchewan, to its historic buildings, to its iconic water tower and the haunted courthouse, there is much to see in this small town. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: cr...

Today, I look at the history of Strathmore, near Calgary. A town that moved to be closer to the irrigation network, it was the site of the first movie shot in Alberta, an early stampede and the location of a terrible ice storm and fire.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click D...

Today, I speak with Georgia Waters, who has recently appeared in SIREN, which will be airing on Disney+ and the film Toys of Terror. We chat about her projects, how the past year has been and what is upcoming for her.  Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@ca...

From 1915 to 1918, the Canadian Cyclist Battalion provided a vital service to the war effort. Along with helping send important messages, serving as scouts and working in the trenches, they would distinguish themselves during the Hundred Days Offensive. Today, I look at the battalion often forgotten to history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian...

Today, I look named for a French priest, which would become the centre for an oil boom that changed Alberta and Canada forever. It isn't just about oil though, as there are many historical places to check out in this community outside Edmonton. This episode is sponsored by The City of Leduc Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate:...

Today, I'm looking at the history of Fort Saskatchewan. From its origin as a NWMP fort, to tales of a cannibal, to terrible fires and Royal visits, the city near Edmonton has a lot of history to discover. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.co...

Today, I speak with Kurt Spenrath, the co-creator of Snow Warrior. The film is a short documentary following Edmonton bike courier Mariah, one of a handful of winter cycling snow warriors on the city’s busy downtown streets. Find it on the National Film Board Site. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:...

Today, I look at the Indigenous leader and hero of the War of 1812, Tecumseh. His death would end the dream of an Indigenous Confederacy, but his legacy lives on to this day. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigba...

What started as a French-Canadian colony in the 1890s has become a thriving community in central Alberta. Today, I look at the history of this community, from its stellar church, to a huge coal mine, and much more. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@ca...

Today, I speak with Crawford Killian, the author of Go Do Some Great Thing, which is the story of the black pioneers who settled in British Columbia in the mid-to-late 19th century. Find his book here: https://tinyurl.com/7atykws3 Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @...

Today, I look at the 200 years from the 1600s to 1800s, when swashbuckling pirates patrolled the waters of Canada from Newfoundland down to Nova Scotia. From the interesting to the evil, they all have a story to tell. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: canadaehx.com/shop Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canad...

Today, I speak with Camille Hollett-French about her new film Endomic, which takes a humourous look at endometriosis, a chronic condition with a high burden and no cure that affects 200 million people around the globe. Learn more here: https://www.abloodycrisis.com Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter:...

Today, I look at the city that sits at Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway, the construction of which has defined the history of Dawson Creek. From a deadly explosion, to a history going back to early explorers, Dawson Creek is a fascinating place to discover. This episode is sponsored by Xplornet Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate:...

Today, I speak with NDP MP for Nunavut, Mumilaaq Qaqqaq. We talk about her goals for her first term, the main issues facing the Canadian North, what an NDP government would bring to Canada and much more. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host...